Ceramics
Definition

The art of making objects from porcelain, earthenware or stoneware, in a four step process; forming (shaping or building), firing (baking in a kiln), glazing/decorating, and refiring.

Types of Ceramics
Types of Clay; porcelain, earthenware and stoneware

Ways to create Ceramics
Hand-Building


"Pottery Puffins" by Sue Jenkins
"Pottery Puffins" by Sue Jenkins

Hand-Building Processes
~Pinch: How to Tutorial

~Coil: How to Tutorial

~Slab: How to Tutorial

Throwing (on a wheel)

Examples


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Artists
Bernard Leach
Stoneware Vase by Bernard Leach
Stoneware Vase by Bernard Leach







Curtis Benzle

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Vicky Hardin
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Web Pages
Ceramics Today:
http://www.ceramicstoday.com/
*This webpage has articles, artists, different styles and new techniques in ceramics.
Clay Art Web Guide: http://www.vickihardin.com/links/porcelainpottery.html
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Video Tutorials
Pottery and Ceramics Videos:
http://potteryceramics.blogspot.com/
*Videos of potters and pottery worldwide. Hosted by Sam Kelly on his blog post.

Resources
Four step process: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/ceramics.htm



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